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DE58 RYP

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,641 mi
Last recorded79,641 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 RYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,374 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Corrosion to all underbody components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

general suspension component corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,531 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,034 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,892 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 68,470 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 68,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,959 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,477 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,874 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE58 RYP is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE58 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE58 RYP registered?

DE58 RYP is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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